Demystifying PR / panel discussion – D O N G H I A

Demystifying PR / panel discussion – D O N G H I A

I had a feeling the star power and swank location would generate a lot of attendance. So I made a point of getting to the Donghia Showroom before the 9:30am discussion started. New York City had just received 8″ of snow the night before, so the 120+ people who made it to the panel discussion had a keen interest in the topic.

Demystifying PR, panel discussion at Donghia in the DDB | Decoration and Design Building – PR Executives Christina Juarez, Elizabeth Blitzer and Michael McGraw provided a bevy of information for those interested in increasing professional visibility . . . . Samantha Snowden did a great job facilitating the conversation which kicked off with a light hearted intro about smoke and mirrors. Many great messages were exchanged: “build your brand then start with PR” mentioned the stylish Christina Juarez. “Network with your peers” chimed Michael McGraw. Elizabeth Blitzer sited some specific techniques and steps that all design professionals should follow – “professional photographs of your work are just as vital as attending industry events and lectures”.

This was an informative discussion on how to increase professional visibility led by accomplished public relations experts. Thank you Kate Jerde Cole, Marketing Manager of DDB, The Editor at LARGE and Donghia Showroom for coordinating this informative exchange of valuable marketing tools for all design professionals.

Rio Hamilton

Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.